Welcome to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection's (DLCP) Business and Professional Licensing Administration Occupational and Professional Licensing (OPL).
OPL supports the District’s non-health occupational and professional boards, commissions, and programs and enforces regulations and offers licenses in more than 125 occupational and professional categories. The boards, commissions, and programs are responsible for reviewing applications, administering examinations, responding to certification requests by other jurisdictions, and regulating the practices of individual professions.
Obtain Occupational and Professional Licenses
To apply for or renew a license, you must have a free Access DC account.
Create or Access Your Account
- Sign up for Access DC
- Already have an account? Log in here
After Your License is Approved
Once your application is approved, you can view and print your license online:
- Log in to your Access DC account
- Open the Occupational and Professional Licenses application
- Click the “My Licenses” tab
Trouble Logging In?
Use one of the following tools:
For additional help, contact us at (202) 671-4500.
Boards, Commissions, and Programs
Click the links below to access information, applications, and resources for each board or program:
For more information on board or commission procedures or if you are interested in becoming a board or commission member, visit the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments website or our list of Frequently Asked Questions.